Thursday, March 17, 2011

bloggers day of silence

you may be seeing a lot of these posts around blogland today, and i hope you take a minute to consider joining in yourself.  the gals over at ever ours and utterly engaged have organized a fundraiser and blogger day of silence which will take place tomorrow, march 18th.



there are two parts to this fundraiser. 

1. the first being the actual raising of money.  all donations to for japan with love will be sent to shelterbox, an organization which distributes boxes containing a tent, blankets, water purification equipment, water storage, cooking supplies, a tool kit, and an activity kit for kids.  i really love that any small or large amount of money you can spare will go to something tangible, something you know will be amazingly helpful for a real family who has lost their home, loved ones, and way of life.  it's so easy for me to think that i'm too poor to give, but i've decided to skip the meal & coffee i was going to have out at a restaurant today so i can donate. it's amazing what you can do if you're willing to give up a comfort or two.

2. the second part is participating in the day of silence.  in memory of the tragic events in japan, i will not be posting anything on my blog tomorrow.  instead i will be loving the people around me and donating what i can to for japan with love.


 i do hope you'll join me, and dozens of other bloggers, in the blogger day of silence tomorrow, and in the effort to raise awareness of the positive ways you can help.

13 comments:

  1. I've posted about this today too. I think it's a great idea, and I'm glad to be taking part.
    xo

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  2. I love that the blogging community has come together to send love to Japan!

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  3. I will be participating. Thanks for sharing the love.

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  4. how wonderful!
    i'll definitely be participating!

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  5. Oh I will definitely be participating.
    All my love goes to the people of Japan.
    A xx

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  6. You know, before For Japan With Love, I had never heard of Shelter Box. What an amazing way to help!
    xox

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  7. This is seriously great. I just just found out about this today, it's already Friday here. :(

    Thanks for your kind comments yesterday. Appreciate it Kim. I'm sure he'll find peace 'there'.

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  8. I also love that the blogging community has come together in this way. It's a beautiful thing.

    Also, not sure if you are all aware of Living Social (a daily deal kind of web site) but today's deal: spend $5 for relief to Japan and LS will double the contribution (not sure if this is only good for NY/NJ area though). Every little bit helps!

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  9. i refuse to be silent. i'm helping instead.

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  10. 1. loved meeting you, 2. sorry you couldnt make it yesterday and 3. maybe a few of us will meet on sunday in case you want to join us... have a nice one!

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  11. i am seeing similar posts everywhere! it is encouraging to see that so many people want to help those that are in need. :)

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  12. i haven't heard of this until now. what a fabulous idea. have a beautiful weekend:)

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  13. looks like a great cause!! :)

    there are some people from japan at my university right now putting on a special show made of paper costumes and paper scenery. I was wanting to ask them about what happened in their country but I didn't want to bring it up.. it's got to be so hard. poor people.

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